QueenZone discussion #1093705
Things we wouldn't know without Queen
| Brandon 01.04.2008 10:21 |
Has anyone learned anything from a Queen song (Or solo, or interview) that they wouldn't otherwise know? Two things come to mind: In "Bad Attitude," Roger sings, "...get a grip on my verisimilitude." I would have never known what that word was had I not heard it and looked it up. From Brian's soapbox, I learned what apogee(highest point of something or the point at which the sun is furthest from the Earth) means. And I cannot even begin to recount all the British slang I've learned from them. Anyone else? |
| pittrek 01.04.2008 10:56 |
Queen = homosexual the word "harmony" in this meaning there can be overdubs on "live" recordings and nobody complains Bob Harris The Old Grey Whistle Test bands used to record BBC sessions ... |
| A Word In Your Ear 01.04.2008 13:35 |
Brandon wrote: In "Bad Attitude," Roger sings, "...get a grip on my verisimilitude." I would have never known what that word was had I not heard it and looked it up.what the hell does "Self-perpetuating a parahumanoidarianised" mean? I think Roger & Brian smoked something they shouldn't have when they wrote the lyrics for "Machines" |
| Localboy80 01.04.2008 14:03 |
I am sure it was mentioned that it means "Eternal Robot" or something like that. |
| steven 35638 01.04.2008 14:53 |
"Fuck today, it's tomorrow." - Freddie Mercury I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement. |
| Champipple 01.04.2008 15:09 |
I learned if I tried suicide I wouldn't like it. Also that I shouldn't drink and drive my car. Good advice really. |
| Ms. Rebel 01.04.2008 15:10 |
<font color=black>steve wrote: "Fuck today, it's tomorrow." - Freddie Mercury I can honestly admit I have taken his word for it. Whatever goes wrong today, just try better the following day. A simple yet wise statement.Yeah. That's my personal favourite quote of Freddie =) |
| eiddref 01.04.2008 18:03 |
Fat Bottomed girls make the rocking world go round |
| Barbie Jupiter 01.04.2008 18:06 |
I learned who was lady Godiva. Wow, thank you for this quote!! Didn't know Freddie told that. And wow, there is really such a word as "verisimilitude"!! AMAZING And yes of course the slang!! And did you notice Freddie used to say "for some particular reason I don't quite know whY??" |
| shieldmatron 01.04.2008 19:50 |
I learned that it's okay to be in love with my car. I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can. I learned that saying "Fuck off!" to thousands of people can be a form of endearment. |
| EdFredrick 01.04.2008 20:14 |
I learned about Montserrat Caballe. |
| deleted user 01.04.2008 20:31 |
Monserrat Caballe is an amazing soprano. I learned what nodules were. I learned all I could about AIDS... :P |
| QueenMercury46 01.04.2008 20:33 |
We wouldn't know Queen without Queen. |
| eiddref 01.04.2008 20:44 |
I had to find what syphilis was. As well as a monochrome duplex. Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears. |
| steven 35638 01.04.2008 21:25 |
eiddref wrote: Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.I understand where you're coming from, but I would like to argue that music is not just for the ears but for other senses as well. Did you ever hear a chord change that you found strikingly beautiful, or quite haunting, and then feel a shiver travel down your spine? Or, in some instances, perhaps the hair on your back stands straight up upon listening to something frightening? Furthermore, as much as music is for the ears, it also acts as a stress reliever mentally. Yes, you listen through your ears, but emotionally it is a powerful tool; hence Music Therapy. Just so you know, I'm not arguing with you. I recall Roger Taylor saying what you said in a television interview in regards to the Radio Ga Ga music video. |
| eiddref 01.04.2008 21:42 |
<font color=black>steve wrote:That's a fair call Steve. Music can be a powerful trigger for other senses and sense memories - in a similar way to smell. I am a big fan of Roger's ability to make profound statements of the obvious. I'm never too sure whether he wants me to laugh or stroke my chin and go hmmm. Usually I think I do both. I laughed all the way through Shove It for this reason.eiddref wrote: Oh, and I found out that, if you think about it...music's really for the ears.I understand where you're coming from, but I would like to argue that music is not just for the ears but for other senses as well etc..... |
| Barbie Jupiter 02.04.2008 03:36 |
shieldmatron wrote: I learned that it's okay to be in love with my car. |
| Sebastian 02.04.2008 05:47 |
shieldmatron wrote: I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.Standing ovation! |
| Queenfred 02.04.2008 07:58 |
Sebastian wrote:I second that. Here here!shieldmatron wrote: I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.Standing ovation! |
| Serry... 02.04.2008 13:17 |
That the world expects a man to buckle down and shovel shit. |
| Knute 02.04.2008 16:15 |
We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist. |
| deleted user 02.04.2008 18:10 |
I would not know what "Teo Torriate" meant; or any Japanese for that matter. And I would definitely still be taking life waaayyy too seriously, if I hadn't heard "Don't Try So Hard." I guess everything they taught me is just self-significant. And I love teh "Fuck today, it's tomorrow!" saying. It's brilliant. XD |
| QueenTaylor 02.04.2008 18:46 |
Knute wrote: We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist.lmao. agreed...definitely. xD |
| QueenTaylor 02.04.2008 18:47 |
<font color=red>Valentine <h6> from Hell wrote: I would not know what "Teo Torriate" meant; or any Japanese for that matter. And I would definitely still be taking life waaayyy too seriously, if I hadn't heard "Don't Try So Hard." I guess everything they taught me is just self-significant. And I love teh "Fuck today, it's tomorrow!" saying. It's brilliant. XDMichelle :D I haven't talked to you in ages! I'd have to agree with you on that one as well. (: |
| Brandon 02.04.2008 19:21 |
I saw them three times and never did I think Paul was anything but great! So, I guess, in that case, it's not the teaching but the lesson you opt to walk away with! |
| shieldmatron 02.04.2008 19:37 |
Queenfred wrote:Why thank you! Thank you both!Sebastian wrote:I second that. Here here!shieldmatron wrote: I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.Standing ovation! |
| Knute 02.04.2008 20:28 |
<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Well in case you are not joking.Knute wrote: We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist.lmao. agreed...definitely. xD I'm being quite facetious. I was more or less mocking the clueless fucks who have probably been Queen fans for a year or two and who slag a legendary vocalist such as he. |
| QueenTaylor 02.04.2008 21:54 |
Knute wrote:No...I'm a very dedicated Queen fan and I know all about Rodgers...I'm just not a fan of his at all. Not even when he was in Bad Company. I actually really don't like the sound he brings to Queen-too southern rock-ish.<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Well in case you are not joking. I'm being quite facetious. I was more or less mocking the clueless fucks who have probably been Queen fans for a year or two and who slag a legendary vocalist such as he.Knute wrote: We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist.lmao. agreed...definitely. xD |
| *Rain Must Fall* 02.04.2008 21:55 |
There are so many things that I would not know if it were not for Queen. I learn something new all the time. Not only about Queen but other things as well. |
| StoneColdClassicQueen 02.04.2008 22:19 |
I actually learned about life through some of the songs. TATDOOL and TSMGO reached out to me when I first listened to them. I found out who Queen was. I also started listening to other bands because of them. I wanted to know who their influences were. The last thing that I learned is that my idol John Deacon DOES NOT look good with that rat's nest he called hair in the 80's. Seriously could've used a comb. They're not expensive!! And a whole mess of other stuff but the list is too long. I also learned that Queen has Stepford fans.. |
| Knute 02.04.2008 23:04 |
<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Just because you dont care for a style doesn't mean they aren't good at what they do. I don't like The Cure, but I acknowledge that Robert Smith is good at his own style.Knute wrote:No...I'm a very dedicated Queen fan and I know all about Rodgers...I'm just not a fan of his at all. Not even when he was in Bad Company. I actually really don't like the sound he brings to Queen-too southern rock-ish.<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Well in case you are not joking. I'm being quite facetious. I was more or less mocking the clueless fucks who have probably been Queen fans for a year or two and who slag a legendary vocalist such as he.Knute wrote: We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist.lmao. agreed...definitely. xD I certainly wouldn't act like a stupid twelve year old and talk shit about him(not saying that you do). I quite enjoy the bluesy edge PR brings to Q+PR. If I want to hear Queen I'll pop on one of their classics and enjoy. Anyways, to each their own. Back to subject. |
| *Rain Must Fall* 02.04.2008 23:39 |
Well said Knute. |
| FriedChicken 03.04.2008 06:58 |
I wouldn't have known so much ignorant people could actually be gathered in one place |
| gnomo 03.04.2008 08:37 |
Queenfred wrote:I "third" that. HOOORAY!Sebastian wrote:I second that. Here here!shieldmatron wrote: I learned that John Deacon's haircut can determine the year of an event easier than carbon dating can.Standing ovation! |
| Queen-Obsessed 03.04.2008 13:14 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: I wouldn't have known so much ignorant people could actually be gathered in one placehaha, I second that! |
| QueenTaylor 03.04.2008 16:30 |
Knute wrote:Yes I agree-definitely well said, but Queen is just different for me. I never really thought that Paul was all that good anyway either way and I just don't think he's right for Queen. I'm certainly not going to attack anyone if they say they like Paul. That's there opinion and I have mine. Not supposed to be meant in a mean way at all. I'm not looking for an argument, just stating my opinion and it's fine that you shared yours :)<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Just because you dont care for a style doesn't mean they aren't good at what they do. I don't like The Cure, but I acknowledge that Robert Smith is good at his own style. I certainly wouldn't act like a stupid twelve year old and talk shit about him(not saying that you do). I quite enjoy the bluesy edge PR brings to Q+PR. If I want to hear Queen I'll pop on one of their classics and enjoy. Anyways, to each their own. Back to subject.Knute wrote:No...I'm a very dedicated Queen fan and I know all about Rodgers...I'm just not a fan of his at all. Not even when he was in Bad Company. I actually really don't like the sound he brings to Queen-too southern rock-ish.<font face=Teen Light>Queen Taylor wrote:Well in case you are not joking. I'm being quite facetious. I was more or less mocking the clueless fucks who have probably been Queen fans for a year or two and who slag a legendary vocalist such as he.Knute wrote: We wouldn't have learned that Paul Rodgers was all of a sudden a piece of shit vocalist.lmao. agreed...definitely. xD |
| *Rain Must Fall* 03.04.2008 21:05 |
I can and I do understand the both sides of the issues about Q+PR.However Paul is not a bad singier. He does a great job. |